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Source	Passages	Words	Link
E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)	1005	189,431	Original →
Robert Bolton, Jr. (1848)	325	61,761	Original →
Robert Bolton, Jr. (1848)	236	43,115	Original →
E.B. O'Callaghan (1849)	153	26,639	Original →

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 370

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] 623 direct, deducting therefrom only two per cent for commission and one-tenth of the net pro-ceeds in payment of the disbursements made by the said City for the freight and passage of the persons and goods of the Colo…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 371

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] NEW-YORK COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS. CoxDiTioNS to be agreed upon with llie West India Company. The West India Company shall approve, and, as far as lies in its power, give efiect to the accompanying agreement, basis and reg…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] [Here follows a Tariff of Duties, whicli is omitted, as it is a Duplicate of the Table printed, post, p. 634. ] Foi^m of Permit to sail to New Netlurland. tFrom the Bundle endorsed VerscJietde Stukken rakende de Cotani…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] may make a voyage vijith said ship under his command to New Netherland within the limits of the Company's charter, on condition and terms made and entered into with the aforesaid skipper in manner as follows, to wit: T…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372 (part 3)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] bound to come back with his said ship and the full return of the aforesaid exported goods and merchandise, or should any part of said return be left behind, he shall be bound to have it brought to this country to the p…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372 (part 4)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] And as regards the Tobacco which the aforesaid Skipper may have traded, or received as freight, in New Netherland, English Virginias, New England or elsewhere, it is expressly stipulated and by him agreed to pay thereo…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372 (part 5)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] And he, the Skipper, shall be, further, bound to take a supercargo on board his ship, on the Company's wages, whose board and lodging in the cabin shall be at the Skipper's expense; all under forfeiture of the ship, ta…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 372 (part 6)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] The aforesaid Petition shall, however, without prejudice to it, be placed in the hands of Mess" Van der Capelle to Ryssel and the other, their High Mightinesses' Deputies for the affairs of the said West India Company,…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 373

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Chamber at Amsterdam to the States General. [ From the Original in the Eoyal Archives at the Uague; File, Wait Indie. ] High and Mighty Lords. We have been unexpectedly informed by our brother, Mr. Abraham Wilmerdonx, …

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 373 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Cornells van Werckhoven, late Councillor in the Common Council and ancient Schepen of Utrecht, deceased, who at that time obtained his Colonie only from this Chamber; besides 'tis still the practice that the respective…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 374

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] High and Mighty Lords the States General of the United Netlierlands at the Hague. Resolution of the States General on the preceding Letter. [From Ihe Register of West India Affairs, 1652 — 1663, io the Eoyal Archives a…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 374 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] We have resolved again to request and require your Honors, hereby, to transmit to us on the earliest day; yea, within eight days after the receipt hereof, your information and advice on the petition presented to us, so…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 374 (part 3)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Your Lordship's despatch of the 1st instant with the annexed petition and papers, presented to your High Mightinesses by the presiding Chamber of Amsterdam, to obtain your High Mightinesses' approval and ratification o…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 374 (part 4)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Expecting which, we shall pray Almighty God, High and Mighty Lords, for the continued welfare of your High Mightinesses' prosperous Government, and remain Your High Mightinesses' humble Servants, The Committee of the r…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 375

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Agreement between the West India Company and the City of Amsterdam respectimj a Colonie on the Delaware Miver. Conditions to be agreed upon with the West India Company. Received 12 August, 1656. 1. The West India Compa…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 376

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] And whilst the government of Amsterdam hath no intention to extend any authority or power abroad, but merely designs to promote commerce, which is the soul of this city, so it will be content to make over and convey ev…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 377

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] 9. And to the end that the Colonists going thither, may be provided with all proper necessaries, as far as possible, the City of Amsterdam shall furnish them for one year with clothing and all sorts of seed grain; and,…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 378

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] On the increase of the city or town to two hundred families or upwards, these shall choose a Common Council of XXI. persons, who shall meet with tlie Burgomasters, and resolve together on all matters relating to the Ci…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 379

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] in two years from the conveyance, be brought under cultivation, on penalty of the same being taken from them and given to others. 22. Each of the Colonists shall settle and use his land freely, without paying poundage,…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 379 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] The City of Amsterdam shall make arrangements that ships shall be continually and consecutively sent from Holland to load and bring over grain, seed, timber, and all other produce most profitable to the Colonists, who …

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 379 (part 3)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] The Colonists may, for building houses and vessels and carrying on trade, cut as much timber as they think fit, without paying anything therefor, not only in the nearest and most convenient forests, but also in any oth…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 380

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] the West India Company, as duty, according to the specification in the subjoined For 100 guilders Duflels 2J pieces, Table. Convoy; 8 stivers each with i advance. Duty, @^ 12 per cent, In New Netherland 4 per cent fl.4…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 381

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] For 100 guilders. Hops, 300 pounds weight,. i ^""^"^ ^'^'^ ^^^ '*^^^°'^«' '^ ' *" * ( Duty there 4, here, 6. 13. 4. All materials and necessaries for farming and the exercise of trade and handicraft are free of duty. A…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 381 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Which goods may, then, be laden with the Company's knowledge, in any vessel or vessels the said City will be able to obtain. If the City of Amsterdam shall ship any goods or freight in ahy vessel going to New Netherlan…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 382

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Remonstrance of Mr. Henrick van der Capelle tho Ryssel. [ From tho M3. in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague; LokeOcas of the States General j Rubric, Wat Indische Compagnie, No. 42. ] To their High Mightinesses the Lords…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 382 (part 2)

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Wherefore, Van der Capellen hath lost by this burning all his houses and the barns appertaining to these bouweries on Staten Island; and in this resistance fifteen of his people, including one superintendent and two ca…

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 383

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Done in their High Mightinesses' Assembly, the 4"" October, 1656. (Signed) J. ScHULENBORCH, v. By order of the same, (Signed) N. Ruisch, HOLLAND DOCUMENTS: VIII. 639 Appendix, ith October, 1656. Extract of a letter of …

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 384

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Resolation of the States General on Mr. van der CapelUs Petition. [ From the Register of West India Affairs, 1652 — 1653, in the Eoyal Archives at the Hague. ] Wednesday, the 4'*' October, 1656. Folio 223. Read at the …

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 385

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] Resolution of the States General. I From tho Register of West India Affairs, 1652 — 1663, in the Royal Arcliives at the Hague. ] Thursday, S"" October, 1656. Polio 235. Read at the Meeting, a certain Resolution of the …

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Documents Relative to the Colonial History of New York, Vol. I — Passage 386

E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)

[E.B. O'Callaghan (ed.) (1856)] For 2 Sergeants, each fl.SO, 160 For 55 Rank and file, each fl.60, 3,300 3,S30 Total wages and allowance for rations yearly, fl. 11,015. To officer the aforesaid companies, one Martin Kryger had offered himself as Capt…

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